Sports / Football

Las Palmas to wear Spanish flag against Barca 01 Oct 2017 - 02:20 pm

Madrid: Las Palmas will wear a Spanish flag on their shirts for Sunday's La Liga clash at Barcelona (1415GMT) as shocking political events...

Row over French stadium accident that left 29 hurt 01 Oct 2017 - 01:56 pm

Amiens, France: The owner of French top-flight club Lille hit back at his rival at Amiens SC on Sunday, suggesting safety lapses were...

New Bale injury a concern for Wales 30 Sep 2017 - 03:32 pm

Madrid: Gareth Bale looks set to miss Real Madrid's La Liga clash with Espanyol on Sunday, sparking fears he could also miss out...

Liverpool match 'special' for me, says Newcastle manager Benitez 30 Sep 2017 - 12:25 pm

Rafa Benitez's Newcastle United host Liverpool in Premier League on Sunday and the manager said playing against his former side will be a...

Tuchel in talks with Bayern 30 Sep 2017 - 11:51 am

Munich, Germany: Thomas Tuchel is the favourite to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as coach of Bayern Munich amidst media reports on Saturday that contract...

Aguero, Mendy absences give Chelsea boost 30 Sep 2017 - 08:51 am

London: Manchester City's defensive resilience and offensive brilliance so far this season face arguably their sternest tests on Saturday against champions Chelsea, with...

Bayern sack coach Ancelotti after PSG loss 28 Sep 2017 - 05:09 pm

Berlin: Bayern Munich have sacked coach Carlo Ancelotti in the wake of their Champions League defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain, the...

Kurzawa keeps France place as Payet recalled 28 Sep 2017 - 04:38 pm

Paris: Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa retained his place in the France squad on Thursday for next month's 2018 World Cup qualifiers despite...

Eder back as Portugal eye Swiss showdown 28 Sep 2017 - 03:49 pm

Lisbon: Striker Eder, the goal-scoring hero of Portugal's Euro 2016 victory, makes his return to the squad along with Renato Sanches and Goncalo...

Rummenigge urges Bayern to learn from 'painful' PSG defeat 28 Sep 2017 - 01:18 pm

Berlin: Five-time European champions Bayern Munich must draw the consequences from their "very painful" 3-0 Champions league defeat by Paris Saint-Germain, according to...

Higuain relishes proving doubters wrong 28 Sep 2017 - 01:01 pm

Turin, Italy: Gonzalo Higuain said he was relishing proving the doubters wrong after coming off the bench to inspire Juventus to a 2-0...

Vardy determined to boost England hopes ahead of World Cup 28 Sep 2017 - 12:44 pm

Harry Kane is England's top striker on merit but Leicester City's Jamie Vardy remains determined to challenge the Tottenham marksman for a starting...

Brazil's Leonardo named new Antalyaspor manager 28 Sep 2017 - 12:32 pm

Istanbul: Ambitious Turkish top flight side Antalyaspor, which boasts a star-studded line up including Samuel Eto'o and Samir Nasri, on Thursday named Brazilian...

PSG style, Man Utd goals, Chelsea drama in Champions League 28 Sep 2017 - 02:16 am

GENEVA: More routs, stunning losses and late drama made for a standout night in the Champions League on Wednesday. Paris Saint-Germain tore apart...

Australia lose Jedinak for World Cup play-offs 28 Sep 2017 - 02:06 am

Sydney: Injured captain Mile Jedinak was yesterday ruled out of Australia’s crunch World Cup play-offs against Syria, as coach Ange Postecoglou (pictured) included...

Barca focusing on football, not independence 27 Sep 2017 - 05:31 pm

Barcelona: Barcelona tried to distance themselves on Wednesday from a political crisis enveloping Spain ahead of an October 1 referendum on Catalan independence...

Spartak Moscow charged by UEFA over banners, fireworks 27 Sep 2017 - 02:47 pm

Russian champions Spartak Moscow have been charged by UEFA after fans displayed illicit banners and set off fireworks during the 1-1 draw against...

Ronaldo marks milestone, in-form Kane fires Spurs 27 Sep 2017 - 01:11 am

Paris: Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice on his 400th Real Madrid appearance as the Champions League holders defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-1, while Harry Kane...